SIBU: The Sarawak Central Region Single Mothers Association (PITWITS) is on the verge of achieving its long-term goal of acquiring a new headquarters building. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the association has identified a piece of land and is currently awaiting approval from the Land and Survey
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek has urged the federal government to adopt effective measures in addressing inflation and rising prices. He noted that Budget 2024 has proposed an increase of two per cent in sales and services tax (SST) from 6 per cent to 8 per cent.
SIBU: Sarawak United People 痴 Party (SUPP) Dudong chief Wong Ching Yong has urged the federal Ministry of Transport to ensure reasonable and convenient flight services for the people of Sarawak, particularly those in Sibu. He highlighted concerns over decreasing flight frequencies and consistently rising ticket prices, especially for outbound
SIBU: Low-cost carrier AirAsia should consider cutting back on its Singapore-Sibu flight frequency rather than suspending it. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said that he received an email from the company six days ago about its move to suspend the flight. “They said it was due to a low-load factor,
SIBU: Organisations in the town are encouraged to offer assistance to the Sibu Division Branch of the Sarawak Society for the Blind. Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the branch caters not only to the people here but also to those who are blind in other divisions such as Mukah,
SIBU: Two men were arrested after wreaking havoc with a folding knife, which left three individuals injured. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the local men, aged 20 and 23, were detained after a police report was lodged by the three victims. “At about 4.45 pm on Nov 9,
KUCHING: A total of 69 bright students from the Bukit Semuja constituency received certificates of appreciation for their academic excellence in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) exams in 2022. Out of this number, 29 students achieved excellent results in their STPM from Sekolah Menengah
SIBU: A sum of RM2.58 million from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts has gone towards funding 54 programmes and activities up to Oct 18 this year. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng, last year the ministry supported 80 programmes and activities under the same Facilitation
SIBU: Artificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially revolutionise assistance for the visually impaired. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, with the advancement of this technology, it coud help them ‘see’. “Last year, the AI could not hear you. But this year, the AI can speak to you.
SIBU: Education plays a crucial role in shaping a new generation capable of meeting the aspirations and needs of the country. Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said various parties must therefore play a role in providing support and helping to expand the country’s educational resources.